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Mary Lou Retton

Mary Lou Retton won the all-around gold medal at the 1984 Olympics and made the cover of the Wheaties box. She's a popular choice now as a TV analyst for gymnastics and has appeared on TV shows such as "Baywatch."

Mary Lou Retton won the all-around gold medal at the 1984 Olympics and made the cover of the Wheaties box. She's a popular choice now as a TV analyst for gymnastics and has appeared on TV shows such as ... more

Shannon Miller, who has seven career Olympic medals to her name, is now president of Shannon Miller Lifestyle: Health and Fitness for Women.

Shannon Miller, who has seven career Olympic medals to her name, is now president of Shannon Miller Lifestyle: Health and Fitness for Women.

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Shawn Johnson

Shawn Johnson went from being a star on the beams to a star on reality TV. She was a celebrity participant on "Dancing with the Stars".

Shawn Johnson went from being a star on the beams to a star on reality TV. She was a celebrity participant on "Dancing with the Stars".

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Shawn Johnson

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Kerri Strug

Kerri Strug vaulted with a sprained ankle she could barely walk on and clinched gold for the U.S. women's gymnastics team title in 1996. Since then she has worked as an analyst for Yahoo! as well as a staff assistant with the U.S. Office of Presidential Student Correspondence. less

Kerri Strug vaulted with a sprained ankle she could barely walk on and clinched gold for the U.S. women's gymnastics team title in 1996. Since then she has worked as an analyst for Yahoo! as well as a staff ... more

Dominique Dawes is now an actress, a motivational speaker and guest commentator.

Dominique Dawes is now an actress, a motivational speaker and guest commentator.

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Alicia Sacramone

Alicia Sacramone helped the U.S. to silver in Beijing. Since then she's served as a spokesmodel for Cover Girl and appeared nude in ESPN's 2011 "Body Issue."

Alicia Sacramone helped the U.S. to silver in Beijing. Since then she's served as a spokesmodel for Cover Girl and appeared nude in ESPN's 2011 "Body Issue."

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Nastia Liukin

Nastia Liukin may have a career in television in the future. She has appeared on "Gossip Girl," " The Price Is Right" and "NYC Prep."

Nastia Liukin may have a career in television in the future. She has appeared on "Gossip Girl," " The Price Is Right" and "NYC Prep."

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Nastia Liukin

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Dominque Moceanu

Olympic gold medalist Dominque Moceanu gained emancipation from her parents in 1998. Now, she is a parent of her own. Moceanu also composed a memoir, "Off Balance," in which she said she pushed herself because she was afraid of reprimands from her coaches, Bela and Marta Karolyi. She also claimed her coaches did not alter her training regimen in response to a leg injury. less

Olympic gold medalist Dominque Moceanu gained emancipation from her parents in 1998. Now, she is a parent of her own. Moceanu also composed a memoir, "Off Balance," in which she said she pushed herself because ... more

Amy Chow is grounded now that she is out of gymnastics. Chow is a licensed physician and surgeon.

Amy Chow is grounded now that she is out of gymnastics. Chow is a licensed physician and surgeon.

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Amanda Borden

Amanda Borden was captain of the gold-medal winning U.S. team in 1996. Her leadership and knowledge can still be seen today as she has been asked to commentate on many gymnastics and cheerleading events.

Amanda Borden was captain of the gold-medal winning U.S. team in 1996. Her leadership and knowledge can still be seen today as she has been asked to commentate on many gymnastics and cheerleading events.

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